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| - The new Premier League season gets under way after a seven-week break on Saturday, with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool launching their title defence against newly promoted Leeds. Manchester City are expected to be Liverpool's main rivals while Chelsea have spent big to close the gap and Manchester United have also strengthened. AFP Sport is running a package of stories this week as we count down to the big kick-off. Moving Thursday: Fbl-ENG-Pr-Top4,FOCUS LONDON Arsenal and Tottenham are desperate to stake their top-four claims this season after missing out on the Champions League, with Leicester and Wolves also hungry for a seat at Europe's top table. 750 words by Steve Griffiths. File picture Fbl-ENG-Pr-finances-transfers-health-virus,FOCUS LONDON Just five months after Premier League clubs asked their players to take a 30 percent wage cut, the English top-flight is again blowing Europe's other top leagues out the water when it comes to splashing the cash. 650 words by Kieran Canning. File picture Moving Friday: Fbl-ENG-Pr,PREVIEW LONDON Liverpool launch their Premier League title defence at home to new boys Leeds as Arsenal and Tottenham look to steal a march on their top-four rivals on the first weekend of action. 650 words by Steve Griffiths. File picture Fbl-ENG-Pr-Leeds,FOCUS LONDON After 16 years in exile, Leeds United return to the Premier League, with enigmatic manager Marcelo Bielsa guaranteed to steal the limelight. 650 words by Steve Griffiths. File picture Moving Sunday: Fbl-ENG-Pr-Chelsea,FOCUS LONDON Chelsea begin their Premier League title challenge at Brighton with Blues boss Frank Lampard under pressure to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City this season after a £200 million transfer splurge. 650 words by Kieran Canning. File picture Already moved: Fbl-ENG-Pr-risingstars,FOCUS LONDON The new Premier League season starts this weekend with a clutch of youngsters eager to play a starring role. AFP Sport looks at five candidates aiming to emulate the success of Manchester United's Mason Greenwood. 700 words by Steve Griffiths. File picture Fbl-ENG-Pr-contenders, FOCUS LONDON Liverpool and Manchester City remain the sides to beat after three seasons of total dominance but a rejuvenated Manchester United and free-spending Chelsea could force themselves into a four-way race for the title. 700 words by Kieran Canning. File picture afp
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